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South College Street construction: What’s it for and when does it end?

By Rachel McGovern | Community Writer | February 7

The project’s goal is to add utilities, street improvements and landscaped medians on South College Street to improve the aesthetics of the corridor and act as a traffic facilitator, said Ben Burmester, Auburn University campus planner.

From professor to DJ: The heart of Doctor Punk resides in 12,000 albums

By Megan Feringa | Campus Writer | February 7

While in the WEGL studio, Stanwick isn’t an off-duty teacher. He might not teach strategy or international management. Instead, he teaches people to love the songs they already know.

'It was unreal': Turf management major works with grounds crew at Super Bowl LIII

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | February 6

“It was unreal. Just trying to walk through people to where I needed to be. I mean it was crazy. That’s the only word for it. It was just crazy.”

Junior Hunter Short elected SGA treasurer

By Megan Feringa | Campus Writer | February 6

Short, junior in accounting and supply-chain management, defeated Abhi Gulati, junior in software engineering, in Tuesday’s election for SGA treasurer.

Junior Laura Davenport is the next Miss Auburn

By Trice Brown | Campus Reporter and Olivia Wilkes | Videographer | February 5

Laura Davenport and her supporters celebrated her Miss Auburn victory Tuesday night.

Students pass both referendums, ushering in major change to election process

By Scott Berson | Assistant Community Editor | February 5

Amendment Two, which will now create instant-runoff or ranked-choice elections through ranked-choice voting, passed with 71 percent of the vote.

Junior Carlos Smith wins vice presidential election

By Elizabeth Hurley | Community Editor | February 5

Carlos Smith, junior in exercise science whose platform boasted a connected and available Student Senate, clinched the SGA vice presidential election with 63 percent of the vote.

Auburn junior Mary Margaret Turton elected SGA president

By Gabby Dance | Assistant Campus Editor and Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | February 5

Mary Margaret Turton, junior in business analytics and public relations, was swarmed with campaign staffers, friends and family as it was announced that she will be the next SGA president.

FULL RESULTS | Auburn SGA, Miss Auburn election results 2019

By Staff Report | February 5

Both ballot referendums passed, including a referendum that will implement ranked-choice voting in SGA elections.

Candidates make final case ahead of elections at annual SGA debate

By Natalie Beckerink | Campus Writer | February 4

The annual SGA debate was held on Tuesday Feb. 4 in the Student Center Ballroom, an event where students got one final chance to hear from all of the major candidates ahead of elections the following day.

'Human trafficking is a societal issue': freshman looks to make campus aware of the national issue

By Natalie Beckerink | Campus Writer | February 4

“Human trafficking is a societal issue. Not everyone recognizes the dignity and value that each human possesses. Unfortunately, I don’t know if that’s something that can be taught. A way to start is to show that you value the lives of those around you."

Auburn Model UN team gears up for spring after award-winning fall semester

By Abby Cunningham | Campus Writer | February 4

“I have always been interested in the UN and international politics, and the UN is the biggest international body that can be. That’s my hope for the future and why I joined Model UN.”

Tuesday SGA callouts moved back to 10:30 p.m. because of basketball game

By Staff Report | February 4

Callouts will be at 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, SGA Executive Director of Elections Bri Thomas told The Plainsman

Meet the five candidates for 2019 Miss Auburn

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | February 3

There are five candidates seeking to become 2019 Miss Auburn.

Meet the two candidates for SGA vice president

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | February 3

Riley Hambrick and Carlos Smith are seeking the office of SGA vice president.

Meet the two candidates for SGA treasurer

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | February 3

Abhi Gulati and Hunter Short are seeking the office of SGA treasurer.

Newly inaugurated Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee reflects on time at Auburn

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | February 3

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey isn’t the only Auburn graduate occupying a governor’s mansion in the United States. Recently inaugurated Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has an Auburn degree, too.

Meet the minor candidates for senate and school's councils

By Staff Report | February 2

Read about the candidates for senator and school's councils.

Meet the minor candidates: Pharmacy

By Staff Report | February 2

Meet the candidates for the School of Pharmacy.

Meet the minor candidates: Business

By Staff Report | February 2

Meet the candidates for College of Business.